Numerical Modelling
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Knowledge of meteorology and/or oceanography. Knowledge in programming is an advantage.
Learning Outcomes
When you have taken this course you should be able to
- explain how a numerical model is built up and how numerical schemes and grids influence the behaviour of the model
- analyze the various sources of error that may turn up in the model
- discuss the limitations of the model
- use numerical models as a tool to solve dynamical problems in meteorology or oceanography
- get experience from using programming tools (Matlab or Fortran) to make numerical calculations.
The course is oriented towards practical training where the students solve five tasks by programming, and thereafter discuss the results. The work with the tasks has to be approved before the exam.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@gfi.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
Description of numerical methods that are used to solve the partial differential equations of dynamical meteorology and oceanography. The methods are applied to simple problems. A numerical model will be presented.
Learning Outcomes
When you have taken this course you should be able to
- explain how a numerical model is built up and how numerical schemes and grids influence the behaviour of the model
- analyze the various sources of error that may turn up in the model
- discuss the limitations of the model
- use numerical models as a tool to solve dynamical problems in meteorology or oceanography
- get experience from using programming tools (Matlab or Fortran) to make numerical calculations.
The course is oriented towards practical training where the students solve five tasks by programming, and thereafter discuss the results. The work with the tasks has to be approved before the exam.
Pre-requirements
Knowledge of meteorology and/or oceanography. Knowledge in programming is an advantage.
Assessment methods
Written, 4 hours. Grades in letters (A-F). If less than 10 candidates, the exam might be oral.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@gfi.uib.no